Bridge & Wolak

Digital Accordion + Clarinet + Piano + Comedy

For over 10 years, Bridge & Wolak have been having a ball twisting up classical, folk music, and improv comedy.

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"The Victor Borges of the 21st Century"
— Live on Stage
"Watch and be amazed"
— CBC Music

About

A musical duo redefining classical performance

For over 10 years, Bridge & Wolak have been having a ball twisting up classical, folk music, and improv comedy. Their Bach to Benny Goodman Tour has made stops in 5 Canadian provinces and 20 US states.

Equally dedicated to education, they founded the Bridge & Wolak Music Mentorship Program in 2020—an online program for high-schoolers to explore careers in the arts.

Michael Bridge

Accordion & Piano

Michael Bridge began playing the accordion at age five. He performs on both digital and acoustic accordions, showcasing versatility across various musical genres. Bridge holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Toronto and was a Rebanks Fellow at the Glenn Gould School.

Kornel Wolak

Clarinet & Piano

Kornel Wolak is a clarinetist and pianist with a doctorate from the Paderewski Music Academy in Poznan, Poland. He has an extensive background in solo and chamber music performances and is on the faculty at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario.

Tangorium

Flagship Tango-Fusion Production

Tangorium is Bridge & Wolak's flagship production—a tango-fusion show performed with symphony orchestras or in collaboration with dance companies.

The production explores the evolution of tango from Buenos Aires to its international presence, blending classical virtuosity with the passionate rhythms of tango.

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Schedule

Upcoming Performances

Mar 28 2026

Scandalous Romantics

Dorothy Menker Theater

Palos Hills, Illinois

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TBA 2025

Bach to Benny Goodman Tour

Various Venues

Milwaukee, WI & Montmagny, QC

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Music Mentorship Program

Guiding the Next Generation of Artists

Founded in 2020, the Bridge & Wolak Music Mentorship Program is an online program designed for high school students interested in exploring careers in the arts.

The program provides guidance, resources, and mentorship to help young musicians navigate their path toward professional careers in music and the performing arts.

  • Online mentorship sessions
  • Career guidance and resources
  • Performance opportunities
  • Industry insights and networking
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Media

Videos & Performances

Performance Video

Concert Highlights

Behind the Scenes

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Latest News

Updates & Announcements

Oct 4 2023

Season 2023-2024

Bridge & Wolak announce their exciting 2023-2024 season with performances across North America.

Mar 7 2021

Music Mentorship in La Scena Musicale

Read about the Bridge & Wolak Music Mentorship program in La Scena Musicale.

Nov 11 2019

Chicago Tribune Interview

Bridge & Wolak discuss their group's philosophy and their debut US Tour in the Chicago Tribune.

Sep 15 2019

Cadenza Artists

Bridge & Wolak are excited to announce a new partnership with their Los Angeles-based management team, Cadenza Artists.

Sep 3 2019

USA Midwest Tour

From October 22 - November 17, 2019, Bridge & Wolak will be making their USA touring debut with 19 concerts throughout the USA Midwest.

Aug 15 2019

Canadian Maritimes Tour 2020

In September 2020, Bridge & Wolak will be touring the Canadian Maritimes with Debut Atlantic.

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